Japanese town erects giant screen in front of Mount Fuji to prevent tourist crowding
by A Japanese town known for iconic views of Mt. Fuji has put up a large black screen on a stretch of a street to block …
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Australia’s deputy PM pledges support to Solomon Islands as China’s influence grows in the Pacific
Australia’s deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, pledged support to the Solomon Islands during a visit as part of an effort to counter China’s growing influence …
Nigerian army rescues hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, from Boko Haram extremists
Hundreds of hostages, primarily children and women, who were held captive by Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria, have been rescued from the Sambisa Forest.Hundreds of …
Second trial begins for suspected German far-right coup plot
The second of three trials for an alleged far-right plot to stage a coup against the German government began on May 21, 2024, this time …
Congo’s army releases name of third American involved in foiled coup plot
An attempted coup in Kinshasa involving three Americans ended in failure and fatalities. The attackers targeted the presidential palace and the residence of a political …
Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad diagnosed with leukemia, president’s office says
Asma al-Assad will “adhere to a specialized treatment protocol that includes stringent infection prevention measures” after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.Asma al-Assad will “adhere …
6 confirmed dead after vehicle slides off ferry, plunges into Nile River, authorities say
Six Egyptian women have died after a vehicle carrying about two dozen people reportedly slid off a ferry and plunged into the Nile River just …
France’s Macron to make unexpected visit to violence-hit New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise visit to New Caledonia to address ongoing unrest in the territory. The visit was announced by Prisca …
Greek judge drops charges against 9 Egyptians accused of causing shipwreck that killed hundreds
Nine Egyptian men have been acquitted by a Greek judge of charges related to a shipwreck that killed more than 500 migrants. The judge dismissed …
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim they shot down another US drone as attacks intensify
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim they have shot down an American drone over the impoverished Arab country. This would be the second MQ-9 …